Application of Gated Pulse Magnetic Neutralization on Magnetic Motion Machines

Abstract

The application of gated electrical pulses to a combination of various magnetic geometries was tested to see whether any of these configurations resulted in a more efficient motor. In all magnetic motion machines, a problematic area known as the “sticky spot” opposes the motion of the rotor from completing a full rotation. With the use of gated pulses and an optimized, heavy gauge, pulse coil, however, this sticky spot may be overcome with a minimal amount of input power. Using the Finite Elements Methods Magnetics program to calculate and analyze torque, various magnetic track designs were tested, varying parameters such as magnetic track distance, tilt angle, and track length: each inspired from existing designs from the Takahashi motor and Minato wheel. A prototype was built simulating the rotational forces of the magnetic track and the RPM, current, gated pulse width, as well as the voltage input were measured. The results showed that certain magnetic geometries increased the speed of the system and decreased the amount of electricity required, amounting to an overall increase in efficiency. This project succeeded in obtaining three main goals: a successful combination of the motors by Takahashi and Minato, the application of magnetic neutralization, and the maximization of electrical input. With the successful integration of the Minato and Takahashi motors, this study can be used as a foundation for further research in the development of increasingly efficient, next generation, motors.